PhD in Business Administration

Overview

The overall goal of the PhD-BA programme is to conduct intensive research, advance knowledge and transfer of business management skills, innovative business strategies and problem-solving techniques through teaching, training and research for sustainable development.
The program is offered via a blended mode of learning where learning and formative assessments are offered online but end of semester examinations are physical. Additionally, in the second year of thesis writing some presentations will be physical (this will be confirmed by the department in the course of your study)
This is a three-year program (4 semesters) with the first year being comprised of course work and the second and third year for thesis. For coursework there are 6 units, 3 core units in the first semesters and 1 core unit with 2 elective units in the second semester. The program does offer specialization options from the second semester in the following areas:

1. Accounting
2. Finance
3. Marketing
4. Procurement and Supply Chain Management
5. Strategic Management

Thesis (Second Year)

Each student shall be required to conduct research on an approved topic within the course structure. The learner will be subjected to continuous supervision. The thesis shall be internally and externally examined and shall be orally defended in the presence of a panel of specialists selected. The thesis is a substantial research project or academic study completed as part of the requirements for the master’s degree. Students will be required to demonstrate the ability to conduct independent research, engage critically with existing literature in their chosen area of study, apply the right theoretical and methodological frameworks, synthesize and present results in a coherent and scholarly way. The rationale of the thesis is to develop research and writing skills in a selected area and encourage critical thinking and problem-solving in response to identified gaps or emerging questions within the students’ field of study. The regulation of the Thesis will be carried out in accordance to the MUT Post Graduate policy.

Graduation Requirements

For the award of the MBA degree, a candidate must have:

1. Attended at least 75% of the lectures hours per unit on offer.
2. Passed all the core course units and the required elective course units on offer
3. Present evidence of at least two (2) peer reviewed article accepted for publication before graduation.
4. Successfully defended Research Thesis in accordance with the provisions of the Postgraduate Policy.
5. Pass mark is at least 50% out of a possible 100%

More details about the program will be offered by the department during the student orientation at the start of every semester.

Admission Requirements

The common regulations for admission requirements in all PhD programmes of Murang'a University of Technology shall apply.
In addition to the above, a candidate who is a holder of a relevant Master’s degree, with course work of Murang’a University of Technology or its equivalent or without coursework from any other University recognized by the Senate and CUE as being an institution of comparable status to that of Murang’a University of Technology shall be admitted to the PhD in Business Administration.

Fees and Funding

IMPORTANT NOTES

1. University Bank Accounts Kenya Commercial Bank, Account number 1107198356, Murang'a Branch or any other KCB Branch country wide OR Equity Bank, Account Number 0220273636188, Murang'a Branch or any other Branch of Equity country wide OR Co-operative Bank of Kenya, Account Number 01129573999200, Murang'a Branch or any other branch of Co-perative Bank of Kenya country wide.
   
2. Accomodation Students shall provide for their own accommodation, food and other personal expenses.
   
3. Foreign Students Students from outsite East Africa Community (EAC) shall pay 20% more of the tuition fee.
   
4. Payment of Fees Fee for a semester is payable in full by the 5th week of the semester.
   
5. Registration Students are required to register for every semester even when carrying out research.
   

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Exam Regulation and Grading

All candidates shall be expected to abide by the University Examinations Regulation/Rules, usually articulated in the Examination Policy and Post graduate Policy.
The continuous or progressive course assessment will be graded at a maximum score of 50% each semester, while semester exam is graded at a maximum score of 50% except project report or thesis which has no course work and will be graded at 100%. Each unit shall be graded out of 100% and the pass mark shall be 50%. The marks shall be translated into letter grades as follows:

70% ≤ mark ≤ 100% - A
60% ≤ mark < 70% - B
50% ≤ mark < 60% - C
Mark < 50% (Fail) - F

Detailed information on exam formats, grading, and academic conduct can be found in the student handbook.